RBI’s Swaminathan warns banks on rising risks beyond balance sheetsIndian banks face a new era of resilience. RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J highlighted the need to manage complex uncertainties from geop...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
BRICS nations discuss technology access, innovation support for MSMEs under India's chairshipIndia's leadership in this working group highlights a commitment to fostering resilient and competitive MSME sectors across BRICS economies.
30 May, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
AvenuesAI plans strategic investment in Ratnaafin Capital NBFC to drive AI-led embedded lendingAvenuesAI is planning a minority investment of up to 2.5% in Ratnaafin Capital, a scaled new-age NBFC with a lending book exceeding INR 200...
29 May, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Sebi proposes changes to pre-open listing session of IPOs for better price discoverySEBI proposes reviewing the pre-open call auction session for IPOs and relisted stocks. This aims to fix existing rules, specifically dummy...
21 May, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
MSME auto suppliers seek relief from carmakers as rising labour and input costs hurtSmall auto component suppliers are facing severe financial strain. They are urging major car makers to help manage rising wages, energy, an...
18 May, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Hiring precision, not speed, defines growth for fintechs that build for SMEs, says TideThe platform's FY 2025-26 data shows a shift towards 'precision-led hiring' to build stable, high-performing teams, acknowledging that crit...
13 May, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Secular, cyclical or war-dependent: A ratio to tell you what kind of growth you are buying. 6 stocks with upside potential of up to 29%Some valuation ratios are used because they are easy. The PE ratio is one of them. It is simple, familiar, and convenient. Not only for the...
10 May, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
CSB Bank cautious on gold loans, focuses on wholesale business, says MD Pralay MondalCSB Bank, a lender backed by Prem Watsa, is adopting a cautious stance on gold loans following global uncertainties. The bank intends to sh...
06 May, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
CSB Bank cautious on gold loans, focuses on wholesale business, says MD Pralay MondalCSB Bank is turning cautious on gold loans amid price volatility linked to geopolitical tensions. The lender expects slower growth, shiftin...
05 May, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Compliance squeeze, global scrutiny redefine India’s $30 billion pharma export playbookAs global markets prioritise quality and regulatory trust, India’s pharma sector is recalibrating beyond its traditional cost advantage.
01 May, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
ECL norms: PSU banks face higher hit, private banks with contingent buffers better placed: Punit BahlaniThe Reserve Bank of India's new Expected Credit Loss framework presents a recurring drag on bank profitability, not a one-time capital hit....
29 Apr, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
India’s growth engine is quietly powered by disciplined MSMEs, says Stanford Seed’s Harish ArnezathIndia's economic growth is increasingly driven by disciplined MSMEs, not just startups. Stanford Seed's Harish Arnezath highlights that fou...
22 Apr, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
ET Most Innovative AI Product 2026: The platform putting India's SME innovators on the mapThe ET Most Innovative AI Product 2026 is a national recognition platform empowering Indian SMEs to validate their AI innovations. It offer...
22 Apr, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
India's banking sector resilient; 11-13% credit growth for January-June likely: SurveyIndian banks anticipate robust non-food credit growth of 11-13% from January-June 2026, driven by improving balance sheets and steady econo...
19 Apr, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
AU Small Finance Bank, ICICI Bank top picks as banking sector shows resilience: Siddhartha KhemkaIndia's banking sector concluded FY26 strongly, with credit growth hitting 16.1% and deposits surging 13.5%. Banks aggressively mobilized f...
18 Apr, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Liquidity unlocked, access denied: With rating rules, how TReDS leaves most MSMEs behindDespite the government’s TReDS push, experts say the RBI’s move to ease onboarding lacks clarity as credit ratings continue to be a key bot...
15 Apr, 2026, 10.45 AM IST